Everyone has a mother. In fact, it is physically impossible to not have one. Some people are close with their mothers, others have no idea who their mother even is. However, I'm one of the lucky few who can call mine not only my mother but my best friend.

Before I get in depth about why my mother is my best friend, let me give you a little insight on her. First, she works harder than anyone I know, she puts in at least ten hours a day at her full-time job, then comes home and works for two to three hours more on her other job. All those hours, not including taking care of me, feeding our family, or taking on the responsibilities of a mother. She also takes on teenagers or children as her own. Meaning, if anyone comes to my mom asking for help, she will do everything in her power to give them what they need. My mom is the most kind-hearted, caring, and loving person I know, and I am beyond grateful to call her mine.

My mom and I have "shopping days," as we call them (they don't happen too often, though because they are very expensive.) We have movie nights, or T.V show nights, where we binge watch criminal minds until we can't make it through another episode without falling asleep. We even have times where we just go get ice cream and talk about life. She rants to me about what's troubling her, as I do the same. All in all, my mother and I do everything together.

Now on to the serious stuff. My mom is always there for me when it comes to boys, school, or even what to wear that day. My mother is also one of my biggest fans. She pushes me to do something I'm afraid to do and roots me on as she watches me succeed. She supports all of my decisions (even if she doesn't agree.) She truly takes on the role of a best friend. I can tell her all of my secrets and trust that she won't tell anyone. She makes me laugh, cry, and even wonder how I got so lucky.

Most of you are probably thinking, "Man, my mom gets on my nerves and you're calling yours your best friend?" Yes, I am calling her my best friend, but, yes, she also gets on my nerves. However, just like any other best friend, we get in fights. Your opinion is not always the same as theirs, just like my mom and I. We actually have our fair share of arguments; we just know how to discuss them appropriately instead of them getting out of hand. Even though my mom gets on my nerves, that doesn't change how I feel about her. She will forever be that hardworking, kind-hearted, loving, adoring, and caring mother. She will forever be my best friend.

"Mothers and Daughters- they always share a special bond- though near or far apart- the words that would describe it- are written on the heart" -- Victoria Maposa